Golden Ball Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Rotherham
Golden Ball Inn holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 September 2025, 9 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Turner Lane, Whiston, S60 4HY
How it compares in Rotherham
That puts Golden Ball Inn among the 1,785 places in Rotherham holding top marks, 89% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,785 | 89% | ← Golden Ball Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 149 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 49 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 187 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Golden Ball Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chequers Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 422 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| 7AM Sandwich Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Co-op Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2024 |
| Broom Lane Care Home Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Ackroyd Clinic at Ackroyd House Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Busy Bees Day Nurseries Ltd Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
| Chopras Supermarket Ravenfield Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2025 |
Questions about Golden Ball Inn
What is Golden Ball Inn's food hygiene rating?
Golden Ball Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rotherham Council on 16 September 2025.
Is Golden Ball Inn safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Golden Ball Inn last inspected?
Golden Ball Inn was last inspected on 16 September 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Rotherham Council rather than by the business.
How does Golden Ball Inn compare to other places in Rotherham?
89% of the 2,007 rated food businesses in Rotherham hold the top rating of 5, and Golden Ball Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rotherham Council inspects Golden Ball Inn and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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